House Bill 5580
115th Congress(2017-2018)
STOP Fentanyl Deaths Act of 2018
Introduced
Introduced in House on Apr 23, 2018
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
5580
Congress
115
Policy Area
Health
Health
Primary focus of measure is science or practice of the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease; health services administration and funding, including such programs as Medicare and Medicaid; health personnel and medical education; drug use and safety; health care coverage and insurance; health facilities. Measures concerning controlled substances and drug trafficking may fall under Crime and Law Enforcement policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Surveillance and Testing of Opioids to Prevent Fentanyl Deaths Act of 2018 or the STOP Fentanyl Deaths Act of 2018
This bill establishes and expands programs to support increased detection and monitoring of fentanyl and other synthetic opioids, and also establishes a pilot program for point-of-use testing of illicit drugs for dangerous contaminants.
April 23, 2018
05/17/2018
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
05/17/2018
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
04/23/2018
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
04/23/2018
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:39:49 PM